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HDTV LCD TV - The expression with no vowels. If you are with me so far, you do know what the abbreviations mean. Have you looked at the terminology surrounding the HDTV LCD products? There is a dizzying collection of terms. Let's sort it out a little.

High definition or HD comes in 2 varieties, plasma and LCD or liquid crystal display. LCD is commonly used in computers. Until recently, plasma was the preferred technology for HDTV. It is now held that HD LCD has overtaken plasma as a result of recent technological breakthroughs. Many of the large manufacturers have stopped producing plasma HDTV.

More specifically, plasma HDTV units consume more energy, are subject to screen burn and image ghosting.

If you have access to a plasma HDTV unit, plasma still has high refresh rates which handles motion better. Dark scenes are better viewed on plasma units.

HDTV LCD units generally come in an 8-bit color scheme. Be sure that is what your unit has. It is important to have for moving color display patterns.

Backlighting is an important issue. Cold cathode lighing or CCFL uses a flourescent light source. This source will dim over time and your display will become bland and lose its brilliance.

LCD display lights also come in an LED (light emitting diode) form that does not dim, has an instant on full screen function and is more energy efficient.

Refresh rates deserve some consideration. High-motion viewing is best viewed at 120 Hz which is considered the sweet spot for viewing fast screen motions. Previously, 60Hz was the standard for the refresh rate.

Does this sound complicated? Before I make my suggestion, I should tell you this.

When you go to a store, the HDTV LCDs are not home ready in this sense. The first time a HDTV LCD unit is turned on, the manufacturer is given the option of choosing a home or store display option. As the store option is almost always turned on, what you see will not be what you get at home. There is no ideal store setup for you to know the experience you will have at home. This reduces significantly the advantages to buying in a neighborhood store.

My suggestion is to consider an online source for your HDTV LCD tv. You will save a bundle of money. You can research the specifications, ask about sales etc. If you buy from one of the leaders like SONY or Samsung, you can be assured you are getting the latest technology at a great savings.

Also, several major brands offer programs for acquiring the HDTV LCD. These programs are legitimate offerings and you owe it to your self to check them out.

Special HDTV LCD offerings.

It's time to get that HDTV LCD entertainment center.

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